Experts Explain Advancements in Exosome Use: ExoDerm by Facial Care Centre

Mike Lee and Dr. Young Seob Lee explains ExoDerm and advancements in exosome use

It's been a while since I've gone out for a little self care and pampering. But before that, I heard that there's a lot of development about using exosomes for treatments. Initially, I saw them using it at Svenson for NexoHair, a treatment made for hair loss, alopecia and the likes, but this time, they're taking it in even better applications specifically for skin and call it, ExoDerm. This procedure is being done at Facial Care Centre and their branches. We went to the Makati GT Tower branch which is at the corner of Ayala and HV Dela Costa streets. It is highly advised to get an appointment first before going there.

We met Mike Lee, the CEO of PrimaCure and his father Dr. Young Seob Lee, world renowned South Korean Plastic Surgeon and premier expert in this field. They explained to us the applications of exosomes and the things they can do now for the skin. Mike Lee explains "Undergoing this procedure for a regular patient would immediately have all your inflammation and blemishes clear. It can take effect somewhere between 1 to 5 days, and its purpose is to revamp the activity of your cells. When you are younger, you didn't have melasma right? Of course we get that through aging, but at the cellular level we need energy for it. We had anti oxidants to counteract pollution, UV rays, your lifestyle, nutrition and hormonal things. As we age, we're not able to regulate that as well. These stressors will affect the mitochondria, which brings you less energy, less collagen produced, and you'll have laxity and melasma. This happens when machines get old, then it makes it dry, because it falls and can't retain moisture. Like your cellphones, it needs updating, same concept goes with exosomes. It sends growth factors, genetic materials to revamp the skin. It makes your current skin behave younger, like when you're 36, it could act as 28 or even younger."

Dr. Young Seob Lee adds "In our next projects with our research in Europe, we are targeting post menopausal applications of exosomes, to prevent many uncomfortable issues with the female form. Initially we held research about its efficacy, and we have determined it to be quite good. And we might not just be applying this to post menopausal but post partum as well to prevent issues there. In the Philippines, we might have this soon."

The core technology that they are using is now being done for different applications. Their process is different and not derived through stem cells. The vesicle that enables delivery of needed products for skin/hair is the great thing about this and the different things they can do is promising. It's developed enough to do pathways that would benefit different kinds of treatment and it is already proven in the products they've come out with. They've seen it happen to more than a thousand patients in the Philippines alone, and numbers on a global scale would be a lot bigger. The customization they could do would be good for a lot of people.

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Facial Care Centre who does ExoDerm procedures can get your collagen production increase to help you get a clearer, firmer, smoother and younger looking skin. Get exosomes to help your skin regeneration, to heal and lessen imperfections and signs of aging. Go send them a direct message through their social channels and see what it can do to you. In the meantime, here's my Honey Almond Facial treatment which I did after the long day of coverage(s). This was at the Facial Care Centre at GT Tower in Makati.

If you feel this procedure deem fit for what you need to do with your skin, go give the nearest Facial Care Centre a visit.

Luna Aura Taps Sofia Andres for HOPE GLOW Super

Sofia Andres for Luna Aura's HOPE GLOW Super

New health and beauty brand Luna Aura just recently announced their first endorser for their new product line called HOPE GLOW Super, actress Sofia Andres.

Her beauty, along with her hunger of taking on different roles in reel and real life, makes her the perfect person to represent HOPE GLOW Super's versatility, because it's purpose is not just having fair skin.

When Sofia Andres was introduced that afternoon, she obliged questions from the media and said "This is my go to product these days. To tell you honestly, I don't have much time to take care of my skin. I could take this on the go, and is easy because how long do I need to take one capsule a day? I feel it makes me glow. I don't have breakouts anymore. I'm not going to stand with a brand if I don't believe in it. I'm here and I'm excited for you to try this product. If people who take it want to have brighter skin, I don't judge that. If it makes you feel confident, like changing the color of your hair, we have different preferences. I am not going to take it against you. As a Mom, it changed my life. I know what I want, I know what I deserve, I can take my path here. The responsibility is forever, I am so grateful to have become a mother. It has made me also put importance in taking care of myself. HOPE GLOW Super just takes one tablet, and it goes a long way!"

JC, Sofia and Nica.

Owner JC Alelis says "This is the day we are unveiling formally our new endorser for HOPE GLOW. I'm only half of the puzzle, my wife Nica will be speaking later about this. We started Luna Aura during the first quarter of 2022. During the early days of lockdowns, we used to sell meat products (Tocino by Pampanga's Best!). Demand for food products like that were so high during that time, and people wanted to be nourished, it was a priority that time. But we noticed how the beauty industry was also bullish. We decided to step out of our comfort zone and from food, we ventured into  our beauty and wellness company, and called it LUNA AURA. Our idea was this, "Healthy is Beautiful". Though we know it wasn't accessible to all. It was our mission to bring supplements that was beneficial, relatable and accessible. This is why we wanted this to be an everyday capsule that will be taken not just for getting fairer skin, but for its tremendous health benefits. Nica and I were already taking a form of this for years as it was advised by our doctors. This was to help conceive our second child. It's a powerful antioxidant, and we did. This is why we named it after our first child Hope. And HOPE GLOW Super is glow for all. Today we have our 7 products to introduce to you, which we have been able to get over 3 Million units sold."

Ms. Nica adds "The advanced formulation of HOPE GLOW Super makes it very effective, and support overall wellness. This is not just for making skin fair."

HOPE GLOW Super is available in online stores like Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shops, if you haven't tried it yet, it's time you do. Just like Sofia, you can get that GLOW!

CATHY DOLL Holds #WhatADollDay at SM North EDSA

The gorgeous people from CATHY DOLL Philippines made the SM Beauty space even prettier with a #WhatADollDay event. This was done for folks who love the brand and onlookers that would want to get first dibs of their newest CC Cream line and new products together with influencers Toni, Echo, Cha and Dior... and a surprise guest they revealed later on, the Asoka Challenge Queen herself Lenie Aycardo.

This is the first time I was covering a Cathy Doll event, and I used to see them in different BL series that I watch especially those from Thailand. They're extremely popular, and with good reason, because their products really do work. It also doesn't cost much which makes it possible for them to be used for a greater demographic. It was so nice to see the brand also puts importance in being inclusive hence their endorsers. No matter what orientation, shape or form you are, Cathy Doll products are made especially for you.

 Now for those of you who missed it, don't fret because I've got it on video! Check this out!

 

Jericho, Dior, Toni and Cha, the faces of Cathy Doll in the Philippines

Supportive fiance Hajie Alejandro, Lenie Aycardo and Cathy Doll executives

Jericho and Dior took time to introduce the Cathy Doll CC Lip Serum and Cathy Doll Get Set Go Browcara. They have these in different shades and scents, and can be used if you are either fair or brown skinned. I'd be surprised how confident Jericho was during the talk and how he showed it doesn't make you less of a man if you are using cosmetics these days, as they say, it's already 2024! Dior on the other hand taught how to apply the browcara, as some of you may know, it'll make your brow appear more pronounced but not leech like. It looked good on them and it was applied in a few minutes. Men need perfect brows too.

Toni and Cha on the other hand put importance on the base foundations, powders and concealers. Aside from skin prep, you need to have the right shade for those dark spots. Being fair or morena, Cathy Doll has several products for you like the Cathy Doll Vitamin C Ampoule Powder Pact Press Powder, Cathy Doll Vitamin C Ampoule Concealer and the Cathy Doll ACNE CC Speed Oil Control Powder in Translucent form. You can use these products to make sure your makeup not only stays, but won't crack on you in the long run. It also covers imperfections on the skin, without it feeling heavy at all.

Lenie Aycardo talked in front to tell how she was able to use Cathy Doll products even for the Asoka Challenge which she was famous for. She's a long time user and was surprised with the new ones that they launched on this day because they previous ones were already apt for the different looks she made on the video. She also shares that it doesn't need to be expensive in order to get quality make up, Cathy Doll has different ones for different skin tones and if she could do it, so can you!

Right now, I'm slowly checking what products I could use for my daily regimen since I need to take care of my lips specifically. These new lip serums and tints would be quite handy to carry around especially for events that I cover and go to. 

Congratulations to Cathy Doll Philippines, SM Beauty and their team for making sure that women, men and everything between would have options. This launch just solidifies that!